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ARE 455J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,772 mi
Last recorded1,772 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 455J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 1,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 101,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin trunnions.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,683 miles

oil leak.

slight lift in kingpin trunnions.

slight lift in steering rack rods.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 99,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

oil leak.

slight lift in kingpin trunnions.

slight lift in steering rack rods.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight lift in king pin trunnions

slight lift in steering rack rods.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight lift in king pin trunnions

slight lift in steering rack rods.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough steering rack lift in rods (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough steering rack lift in rods (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,562 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s of windscreen cracked but not in swept area.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake readings indicate a possible leak from n/s rear brake?

n/s of windscreen cracked but not in swept area.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,820 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen but not in swept area,

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

crack in n/s of windscreen but not in swept area,

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,808 miles

slight lift in o/s kingpin.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,163 miles

gear box leaking oil

slight lift in king pins

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,696 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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ARE 455J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARE 455J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARE 455J registered?

ARE 455J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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